ABOUT US
We are happy to announce that Securium Solutions is Empaneled by CERT-In as an Information Security Auditing Organization.
Securium Solutions is a CERT-In Empaneled Organisation and our organization is specialised in Information Security Consultancy and Advisory services established to meet the cross-border needs of clients.
Offering End to End Cyber Security Auditing, Risk Assessment, and Monitoring with various standards and compliance such as ISO 27001, PCI, DSS, ECC, and Information Security Regulation helps our clients from India, UAE, US, UK, Iraq and Malaysia.
MISSION STATEMENT:-
Securium Solutions is committed to delivering top-of-the-line cybersecurity services that safeguard our clients’ data and digital assets with unparalleled expertise, advanced technology, and uncompromising integrity.
OUR SERVICES
Web Application penetration Testing
Network Security
Mobile App Penetration Testing ISO/IEC 27001 Audit
UIDAI Audit
Source Code Review
RBI NEWS
RBI SLAPS BANK OF BARODA, GIC HOUSING FINANCE WITH ₹66.7 LAKH PENALTY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE — HERE’S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slapped the Bank of
Baroda and GIC Housing Finance with a combined penalty of
₹66.7 lakh for non-compliance to its fair practices code for lenders and KYC guidelines.
Source: RBI slaps Bank of Baroda, GIC Housing Finance with
₹66.7 lakh penalty for non-compliance — Here’s all you need to know | Mint
Date:03rd July 2026
RBI IMPOSES PENALTIES ON MUTHOOT FINANCE, 5 OTHERS FOR COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed penalties on six financial companies. Muthoot Finance received a Rs 5.80 lakh fine for risk management failures. Avail Financial Services was fined for director conflicts and exposure breaches. PAN Emami Cosmed faced penalties for exceeding credit exposure limits. Satya MicroCapital was penalized for incorrect NPA classification after restructuring.
Source: RBI imposes penalties on Muthoot Finance, 5 others for compliance violations – The Economic Times
Date: 17th July 2026
REVIEW OF CIRCULARS ISSUED UNDER FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT ACT, 1999 (FEMA)
RBI has issued notification on Review of Circulars issued under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). The circulars, as listed at Annex, that have ceased to be operative owing to subsequent regulatory amendments, redundancy, overlap or supersession by newer directives, are being
withdrawn.
SEBI NEWS
95% OF LISTED CONSUMER PLATFORMS USE ‘DARK PATTERNS’, SEBI URGED TO MANDATE COMPLIANCE DISCLOSURES
Research from community platform LocalCircles indicates that corporate governance disclosures should require “dark pattern-free” self-declarations. This comes after LocalCircles urged market regulator SEBI to do so, as nearly 95% of publicly listed companies in India running consumer-facing online transaction platforms use such “dark patterns”.
Source: 95% of listed consumer platforms use ‘dark patterns’, SEBI urged to mandate compliance disclosures – Storyboard18 Date: 07th July 2026
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS SEBI’S ₹2.1 CRORE PENALTY ON KOTAK AMC, NILESH SHAH AND OTHERS AGAINST ESSEL GROUP
The Supreme Court upheld SEBI’s penalties against Kotak Mahindra AMC and six executives for mutual fund regulation violations. The court emphasized compliance over profits and upheld a total penalty of ₹2.1 crore, cautioning the mutual fund industry about the importance of regulatory adherence.
Source: Supreme Court upholds SEBI’s ₹2.1 crore penalty on Kotak AMC, Nilesh Shah and others against Essel Group | Stock Market News
Date: 14th July 2026
SEBI FINES EASTERN FINANCIERS ₹4 LAKH FOR MULTIPLE COMPLIANCE LAPSES IN SUPERVISION
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a ₹4 lakh penalty on Kolkata-based stockbroker Eastern Financiers Ltd for multiple regulatory lapses relating to the supervision of its authorised persons (APs). The violations included failure to maintain pre-order trade confirmations,
allowing unapproved users to operate trading terminals, inadequate supervision of APs, improper segregation of trading terminals and delays in updating authorised person addresses with the stock exchanges.
Source: SEBI Fines Eastern Financiers ₹4 Lakh for Multiple Compliance Lapses in Supervision
Date: 23rd July 2026
DATA PRIVACY NEWS
INDIA’S DATA PRIVACY DEADLINE NEARS: ARE INDIAN COMPANIES READY?
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is set to usher in a new era of data governance, and with roughly a year left before the compliance deadline, businesses are being urged to shift from planning to execution. Full compliance with the law, including obligations related to consent, privacy notices, and data security, will be required by May 13, 2027.
Source: India’s data privacy deadline nears: Are Indian companies ready ? | Tech News – Business Standard
Date: 10th July 2026
DPDP IS COMING FAST BUT INDIAN STARTUPS ARE MOVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS
India’s data protection law is no longer a can that companies can kick down the road. With the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules now on a phased rollout, startups have just over four months until the first compliance milestone and around 10 months until the law fully comes into effect. The penalties for non-compliance are severe, so it’s no surprise that companies are scrambling to get set for the new reality.
Source: DPDP Act Is Coming Fast But Indian Startups Are Moving At Different Speeds
Date: 17th July 2026
GDPR COMPLIANT EMAIL MARKETING IN 2026: WHAT BUSINESSES MUST KNOW
GDPR compliant email marketing means collecting consent, storing subscriber data, and sending campaigns in line with the General Data Protection Regulation. The rule applies to any business emailing individuals in the EU or EEA, regardless of where the
company is based.
Source: https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/gdpr-compliant-
email-marketing-in-2026-what-businesses-must-know/ Date: 24th July 2026
CYBERSECURITY NEWS
CLOUDSEK AND TECH MAHINDRA ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO ENABLE PREDICTIVE, REGULATION-READY CYBERSECURITY AT SCALE
CloudSEK announced a partnership with Tech Mahindra. The partnership will deliver AI-driven threat intelligence, attack surface monitoring, AI attack surface monitoring, and digital risk protection solutions globally.Evolving cybersecurity regulations are driving enterprises to strengthen risk visibility, accelerate incident response, and enhance compliance readiness.
Source: CloudSEK and Tech Mahindra announce partnership to enable predictive, regulation-ready cybersecurity at scale – Express Computer
Date: 10th July 2026
US COMPANIES FACE RISE IN CYBER ATTACKS
Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations.On Friday, Abbott Laboratories said it was investigating two cybersecurity incidents involving unauthorized access to certain internal systems, while health insurer Clover Health Investments said it detected unusual login activity on some of its systems.
Source: US companies face rise in cy ber attacks | Reuters Date: 17th April 2026
COMMISSION PUBLISHES NEW GUIDANCE TO SUPPORT TIMELY CYBER RESILIENCE ACT IMPLEMENTATION
In a clear demonstration of its commitment to simplification and timely implementation, the Commission today published practical guidance to help manufacturers, developers, and businesses of all sizes meet their obligations under the Cyber Resilience Act.
The Cyber Resilience Act, in force since December 2024, delivers
exactly that, setting clear and mandatory cybersecurity requirements across the full lifecycle of digital products.
Source: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/commission-publishes-new-guidance-support-timely-cyber-resilience-act-implementation
Date: 27 July 2026
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
JULY ROUNDUP OF REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS AND COMPLIANCE NEWS
India’s Reserve Bank has proposed comprehensive model risk management rules that would require banks to establish board-approved governance frameworks covering all models, including artificial intelligence and machine-learning systems.
Source: July roundup of regulatory developments and compliance news – QA Financial
Date: 21st July 2026
EU TIGHTENS GDPR RULES FOR BLOCKCHAIN DATA COMPLIANCE
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has finalized new guidelines clarifying how the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to blockchain technologies, providing long-awaited regulatory direction for organizations processing the personal data of European Union residents.
Source: EU Tightens GDPR Rules for Blockchain Data Compliance Date: 10th July 2026
AI SUPERVISION TOOLKIT FOR MARKETS PUBLISHED
On May 25, 2026, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published a final re port setting out a supervisory toolkit for AI use in capital markets. It aims to support proportionate, risk-based oversight while enabling innovation.
The toolkit considers the full lifecycle of AI systems, complements, rather than replaces, national frameworks, and encourages dialogue between firms and regulators.
Source: https://www.eversheds-
sutherland.com/en/global/insights/global-ai-regulatory -update-july – 2026
Date: July 23, 2026
LEGAL UPDATES
RBI ISSUES DRAFT ‘GUIDANCE ON REGULATORY PRINCIPLES FOR MODEL RISK MANAGEMENT
RBI issues draft ‘Guidance on Regulatory Principles for Model Risk Management. This lays down a broad set of regulatory principles for the management of risks arising from use of models. It covers key aspects of model governance and risk management including model risk
tiering, lifecycle management including
validation, continuous oversight, change management and business continuity.
Source: https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx
Date: June 24, 2026
RBI ISSUES AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS ON ‘REVIEW OF FRAMEWORK OF LIMITING CUSTOMER LIABILITY IN DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS’
BI Issues Amendment Directions on ‘Review of Framework
of Limiting Customer Liability in Digital Transactions’.
Source: https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx? prid=63011
Date: June 24, 2026
SEBI- CONSULTATION PAPER ON DRAFT CIRCULAR FOR TRADING SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY AT STOCK EXCHANGES AND DRAFT CIRCULAR ON COMMON IT RELATED PROVISIONS FOR MIIS
SEBI has issued Consultation Paper on Draft Circular for
Trading Software & Technology at Stock Exchanges and Draft Circular on Common IT related provisions for MIIs
Source: https://sl1nk.com/bz5g6ew
Date: June 22, 2026.
